— Client Experiences —
Honest accounts from clients in Phuket and across Thailand.
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Years Operating
900+
Watches Serviced
4.8
Average Rating
98%
On-time Collection
— Reviews —
Somsak Panya
Phuket Town
Brought my daily Seiko in for a battery and seal check. The whole thing was done the next morning and they explained the pressure test result when I collected it. I didn't know that was something you could even check properly. Will come back when it's due again.
June 2025
Aran Nopparat
Patong, Phuket
Used Cogsmith for a pre-owned inspection before buying a vintage automatic off a local seller. The written report they produced was very clear — condition noted section by section, with honest notes about what would need attention soon. Helped me negotiate the price. Took about four hours.
May 2025
Lena Kowalski
Expat, Rawai
Had my husband's mechanical watch serviced here. It had been sitting for years before we moved to Thailand and we weren't sure it could be brought back to use. They stripped it down, cleaned it and it's been keeping time well since. The timing bench readout was something I hadn't expected — it showed exactly how well it was regulating.
June 2025
Thomas Winterbottom
Chalong, Phuket
I was sceptical that a workshop this small would have the right equipment. They do. Pressure tester, timing bench — not everywhere has these. The price for the mechanical service is honest given what's included. Communication throughout was better than I've had at much bigger places.
May 2025
Wanida Phromthai
Bangkae, Bangkok (visiting)
Visited while on holiday and dropped off a quartz piece that had been running irregularly. They diagnosed it the same afternoon — turned out to be contact corrosion, not just the battery. Fixed it quickly. The quartz service price covers the seal test too, which I only found out when I got there — good to know upfront next time.
June 2025
Marco Svensson
Kamala, Phuket
Brought an inherited piece here for a pre-owned inspection before deciding whether to service it fully. The report was detailed and written in a way I could actually understand — no jargon, just clear notes. They recommended the full mechanical service, which I booked, and it's running well. Two separate visits, both handled properly.
May 2025
— Case Studies —
Case Study 01 — Quartz Care
Challenge
Owner noticed condensation inside the crystal after a pool session. Battery had been replaced at a mall kiosk six months earlier with no seal work done.
Service
Full quartz service: case opened, old gasket removed, new gasket fitted, new battery, case sealed and tested on the pressure rig to 5 ATM.
Result
Condensation cleared within a day of seal work. Watch passed pressure test. Owner collected the next morning with service notes and test reading.
"I didn't know a pressure test was even something you could do for a consumer watch. They showed me the rig and the reading when I collected — that was reassuring."
— Watch owner, Patong
Case Study 02 — Pre-Owned Inspection
Challenge
Buyer found a 1970s automatic on a local marketplace. Seller claimed it was in working order; buyer had no way to independently verify the movement condition or case integrity.
Service
Full pre-owned inspection covering movement function, case wear, dial and hands condition, crown and stem function, and an honest service-needs assessment.
Result
Written report noted a slightly worn mainspring and minor bezel damage not visible in photos. Buyer used the report to negotiate and went ahead at a lower price with full knowledge of upcoming service cost.
"Having a document to show the seller made the conversation much easier. They couldn't argue with the written findings."
— Watch buyer, Phuket Town
Case Study 03 — Mechanical Service
Challenge
Inherited automatic from a family member. Had not been wound or serviced in roughly eight years. Running but inconsistently — gaining over four minutes per day in some positions.
Service
Full mechanical service: complete strip-down, ultrasonic cleaning, re-lubrication by component, reassembly, and multi-position timing regulation over seven working days.
Result
Timing bench showed +3 seconds per day in dial-up, +6 in crown-down. Owner collected with the full timing sheet. Watch running well two months on.
"They kept me updated mid-service. Seven working days felt reasonable for the amount of work involved. The timing sheet was a detail I hadn't expected."
— Watch owner, Chalong
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Phone
+66 89 634 1207Address
210 Thanon Phuket
Talat Yai, Phuket 83000
Hours
Mon–Fri: 09:00–18:00
Sat: 10:00–16:00
— Your turn —
The process starts with a message or a visit. No obligation, no pressure — just a look at your watch and an honest conversation about what it needs.
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